AP Preseason Top 25 College Football Rankings Date Announced
As the summer days drift away and the anticipation of fall begins to set in, football fans and enthusiasts eagerly wait for the sounds of packed stadiums as the first ball flies through the air when Notre Dame faces off against Navy on August 26 in Dublin, Ireland.
Florida State won't make a trip to The Emerald Isle until next season, but their matchup against the LSU Tigers on September 3 will most certainly be a ranked showdown at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
Recently, the Associated Press announced the release date of their preseason top 25 which will certainly bring witness to excitement, speculation, and debates surrounding the early favorites and potential dark horses on August 14.
The AP Preseason Top 25 rankings serve as a prelude for what awaits in 2023 and provide a snapshot of how sports analysts and experts perceive a team's potential before they take the stage under the lights. Though these rankings rarely hold true as the season progresses, they do have an impact on a team's reputation, media attention and fan expectations.
It is expected that powerhouses such as Alabama, Georgia, and Ohio State will be in the first tier but it wouldn't come as a surprise to see Florida State in the top 10 along with their week one opponent.
College football is known for its unpredictability year in and year out, which is the main reason why some fans love the sport so much. There will be no shortage of controversy, giving people a chance to debate and scrutinize their team's placement and the perceived underrating and overrating of who made the list altogether. It also gives a chance for underdogs to challenge the polls which should provide some inspiring showdowns and upsets.
Florida State hasn't been in the preseason top 25 since 2018 when they entered the season ranked No. 19. The team is coming off its first 10-win season since 2016, earning them a final ranking of No. 11. Many experts are highly optimistic about what the 'Noles can accomplish this year.
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